This Fall 2020 semester, a film series and discussion forum has been planned that focuses on historic and contemporary issues facing indigenous peoples that often go unnoticed.
Native American Film Series final fall discussion, November 16
Unit: Student Counseling Services
Meeting the mental health needs of Black students
With this double-edged sword of identity duality also comes substantial health-related implications – which suggest that the promotion of mental health care for African-Americans is a matter of considerable urgency.
Student Counseling Services to host Voices of Discovery
The purpose of VOD is to foster meaningful connections among diverse students; increase students’ self-awareness; and increase understanding about issues faced by students from differing backgrounds.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Nakiya Simpson
Nakiya Simpson, a junior Early Childhood Education major, is a first-generation college student, but she has never let that hold her back.
Food insecurity and resources during COVID-19 pandemic
At the end of the spring semester, 3 out of 5 college students said they were facing food, housing, or other basic needs insecurities.
New resources available on Redbirds Keep Thriving
The Redbirds Keep Thriving page has been updated to provide helpful support to students on and off campus for the upcoming semester. In addition to new resources, Redbirds Keep Thriving has been reorganized into a more user-friendly format.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Madonna Coleman
Senior Madonna Coleman is the focus of the Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight.
Some conversations can save lives
COVID-19 may have changed everybody’s plans, but it does not need to keep you from learning how to help others needing emotional support.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Triston Brown
Triston Brown, a second-year graduate student studying cultural anthropology, wears many hats on Illinois State’s campus.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Logan Williams
Logan Williams, now a senior social work student, understands the importance of advocating for the change he wants to see, especially when it comes to race and racism.
